Eyewitness Shark
Dive into the Fascinating World of Sharks-from the Tiny Dwarf Dogfish to the Fer
Published on 18. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-4654-2615-4 (ISBN)
Description
How big can a whale shark get? How dangerous is a great white shark? How common are shark attacks and how can you avoid them?
Discover everything weird and wonderful about these fascinating fish, from where they live to what is being done to protect them. Look inside a shark's body to learn how it eats and breathes. Explore why some sharks swim so fast and how tail shapes affect the way that different shark species move.
Did you know that the first sharks existed before the dinosaurs? Or that sharks have a sixth sense that helps them to locate prey? This clear and simple guide dives deep to examine these topics alongside stunning photography and detailed illustrations so you'll learn by seeing.
The perfect guide for kids, Eyewitness Shark is ideal for homework projects or just if you want to learn more about these incredible creatures.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
Discover everything weird and wonderful about these fascinating fish, from where they live to what is being done to protect them. Look inside a shark's body to learn how it eats and breathes. Explore why some sharks swim so fast and how tail shapes affect the way that different shark species move.
Did you know that the first sharks existed before the dinosaurs? Or that sharks have a sixth sense that helps them to locate prey? This clear and simple guide dives deep to examine these topics alongside stunning photography and detailed illustrations so you'll learn by seeing.
The perfect guide for kids, Eyewitness Shark is ideal for homework projects or just if you want to learn more about these incredible creatures.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
DK
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
278 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4654-2615-4 (9781465426154)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Book
09/2022
DK Children
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Person
Miranda MacQuitty is a writer and biologist. She is the author of Secret Worlds: Shark, Eyewitness: Desert, and Eyewitness: Ocean. She is also a frequent collaborator and contributor to museums, aquariums, nature centers, and scientific publications.